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Don't worry, Panthers, the Mets and Royals want you to know that they've been there

By Chris Landers

After months of ups, downs and working hard to achieve the ultimate goal, losing in a championship game is hard to shake. The Carolina Panthers know this better than anyone -- they went 15-1 in the regular season and blitzed through the playoffs, only to fall just short in Super Bowl 50 on Sunday.
Alas, being a professional athlete who's lost the biggest game of his career isn't exactly a relatable experience. Without anybody to talk to, how will Cam Newton and Co. find closure and move on? Please step in, Dr. Bartolo will see you now:

See, Carolina? There's light at the end of the tunnel. Just ask the Royals.

Kansas City, for its part, offered Carolina a reminder that the night is always darkest before the champagne starts popping ...

... until your hometown team catches you consoling a league rival, in which case, it's best to bust out the novelty towels.

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